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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Another YouTuber held for spying
New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has exposed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar, Punjab. Singh, who runs a YouTube channel called "Jaan Mahal," has been found to be associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a key figure in a terror-backed espionage network. Officials said the investigations have revealed that Singh maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested for spying. Furthermore, he was also in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ropar YouTuber with 11L subscribers arrested for spying for Pak; ‘had links with Jyoti Malhotra, visited Pak thrice, met ISI agents'
Mohali: Punjab Police have arrested a 41-year-old YouTuber accused of links with Haryana-based influencer Jyoti Malhotra (arrested for spying) for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed spy network. "Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, has unearthed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Mahlan village, Rupnagar," Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Jasbir Singh ran a YouTube channel, "JaanMahal video", with over 11 lakh subscribers, primarily featuring travel and cooking content. Investigations revealed that Jasbir used the platform as a cover to pass sensitive information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), including data related to Indian Army movements and other classified activities. According to police officials, Jasbir maintained regular contact with Pakistani intelligence operative (PIO) Shakir, alias Jutt Randhawa, and had ties with Malhotra. He also developed links with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, a Pakistan national and expelled official from the Pakistan High Commission in India. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Investigations revealed that Jasbir attended the Pakistan National Day event in Delhi at Danish's invitation, where he met Pakistani Army officers and vloggers. He travelled to Pakistan three times—in 2020, 2021, and 2024—where he is believed to have come into direct contact with ISI operatives. A case was registered under Sections 152 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3, 4, and 5 of Official Secrets Act. DSP Pawan Sharma said that Jasbir Singh was remanded to three-day police custody. BOX 'Tried to erase data after Jyoti's arrest' Assistant inspector general of police Dr Ravjot Grewal said, "Initial forensic examination of Jasbir Singh's mobile device led to recovery of about 150 contacts linked to Pakistan, including ISI agents, Pakistan High Commission staff, and other operatives." Jasbir attempted to wipe digital traces of his communication after the arrest of Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, Grewal added. MSID:: 121624918 413 |
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Who Is Jasbir Singh, YouTuber Arrested In Punjab For Spying For Pakistan
The Punjab Police have arrested YouTuber Jasbir Singh for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Mr Singh, who runs the popular YouTube channel JaanMahal Video, was picked up by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali on Wednesday following intelligence inputs. According to the police, Mr Singh was in direct contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer identified as Shakir, alias Jutt Randhawa, who is believed to be part of a terror-linked spy network operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Investigators said Mr Singh passed on sensitive information about Indian security force movements. Who Is Jasbir Singh? Jasbir Singh is a 41-year-old YouTuber from Mahlan village in Ropar district, Punjab. He currently lives in Rupnagar, Punjab. His Facebook picture contains the tag, "I support farmers." He runs a popular YouTube channel called JaanMahal Video, which has over 1.1 million subscribers. His content mainly includes travel videos documenting his trips to countries like Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand and others. On Instagram, Jasbir Singh has close to 42,000 followers. His Instagram bio describes him as a food vlogger. His last Instagram post, uploaded two days ago, featured a video of his son celebrating Punjab Kings' win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL semi final. A cricket enthusiast, Mr Singh frequently attends matches at stadiums and appears to be involved with his local cricket club, as seen in several of his Instagram videos. Why Was Jasbir Singh Arrested? Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that Mr Singh maintained ties with Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based YouTuber, who was arrested on May 15 in a similar espionage case. Investigators accused Ms Malhotra of spying for Pakistan and reported her links to the same network. According to Punjab Police, Jasbir Singh visited Pakistan three times, around the same time Jyoti Malhotra travelled there. Mr Singh was arrested in Rupnagar, and forensic teams are currently examining multiple Pakistani phone numbers found on his devices. Authorities also revealed that Mr Singh attended the Pakistan National Day event at the Pakistani Embassy in Delhi, where Pakistan High Commission official Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, invited him. Indian authorities later expelled Danish from the country.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
YouTubers Jasbir Singh, Jyoti Malhotra seen together in Pakistan's Lahore in old video
Punjabi YouTuber Jasbir Singh Mahal was arrested for allegedly being linked to an espionage network run by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). After Jasbir Singh's arrest, an old video from his channel has surfaced that shows him travelling around in Pakistan's Lahore last year. Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested last month for allegedly spying for Pakistan, can also be seen in the video. The video, shot in various locations in Lahore, shows several people, including Jasbir Singh and Jyoti Malhotra, enjoying street food, shopping, and interacting with the locals. Jasbir Singh also visited Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as seen in the video. Based on actionable intelligence, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, found Jasbir Singh to be associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, who is a part of a terror-backed espionage network. Randhawa is the same person who was also in touch with Jyoti Malhotra, and she told the cops that she had saved his number with that name so that it wouldn't raise suspicion. He was also in contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pakistan High Commission official. Danish's name also emerged in the Jyoti Malhotra spy case. The crackdown started last month amid India's Operation Sindoor, targeting terror hubs in PoK and Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation was carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's resort town. The strikes killed over a 100 terrorists but also resulted in a clash between India and Pakistan. Since then, more than a dozen people have been arrested for alleged espionage, including several YouTubers like Jasbir Singh and Jyoti Malhotra. Jasbir Singh Mahal is a resident of the village of Mahlan in Punjab's Rupnagar district. He runs a YouTube channel named Jaan Mahal and has posted thousands of videos in its 18 years of existence. Born in Punjab, Singh makes daily vlogs about travelling and his daily life. According to the bio of his YouTube channel, he aims to give meaningful information to viewers about Punjab and its culture. He started the channel in 2008 and has posted 2,985 videos with 1.1M subscribers. His channel features videos of his visits to the Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Who is Jasbir Singh, YouTuber with over 1 million followers, arrested in Punjab in spy case linked to Jyoti Malhotra?
Jasbir Singh , a popular YouTuber with over 1.1 million subscribers on his channel 'Jaan Mahal,' has been arrested by Punjab Police for alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed spy network. Singh was taken into custody by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, based on intelligence inputs. He is the second content creator arrested in recent weeks in this case. Earlier, Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra , with whom Singh was in regular contact, was also held on espionage charges. Jasbir Singh: Content creator with cross-border connections A resident of Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, Jasbir Singh built a large audience on YouTube. However, police say his online activity hid deeper connections. According to officials, Singh was in close contact with Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a Pakistani intelligence officer of Indian origin suspected to be linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Punjab Police also confirmed that Singh maintained communication with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a former official at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi who was expelled from India earlier on espionage charges. Jasbir Singh visited Pakistan, met Army personnel Officials said Singh had travelled to Pakistan three times—in 2020, 2021, and 2024. He attended a Pakistan National Day function at the Pakistani Embassy in Delhi on Danish's invitation. During the event, he reportedly interacted with vloggers and personnel from the Pakistan Army. Live Events You Might Also Like: YouTuber from Punjab linked to Jyoti Malhotra & Pakistani Intelligence arrested Following Malhotra's arrest, Singh allegedly tried to wipe out traces of his contact with ISI-linked handlers. A forensic check of his digital devices revealed multiple Pakistani phone numbers, which are currently under probe. Punjab Police statement and investigation update "Jasbir Singh, who operates a #YouTube channel called 'Jaan Mahal', has been found associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network. He also maintained close contact with #Haryana-based #YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra (arrested for spying) and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a #Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official," Punjab Police said in a post on X. — DGPPunjabPolice (@DGPPunjabPolice) "Investigations are underway to dismantle the broader espionage-terror network and identify all collaborators," the post added. Part of growing spy network under investigation So far, Punjab Police has arrested seven people for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Alongside Singh and Malhotra, arrests include Falaksher Masih and Suraj Masih from Ajnala in Amritsar, and Guzala and Yameen Mohamad from Malerkotla. Two others — Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh from Gurdaspur — were held for leaking military-related information. You Might Also Like: Pakistani spy held in Punjab for sharing sensitive information during Operation Sindoor You Might Also Like: 'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who allegedly passed secret information to Pakistani Intelligence, sent to police custody for four days Police continue to investigate the full scope of this alleged espionage network.
